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As amended through June 24, 2024
Rule 28 - Pre-Hearing Conference

The administrative law judge may hold a pre-hearing conference prior to the hearing. The purpose is to obtain stipulations of law and fact, rule on the admissibility of evidence and to identify matters which any party intends to have judicially noticed. The administrative law judge may consider pending motions, and any other matter that will expedite the hearing.

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2009 Revised Notes

This rule provides another tool to help the administrative law judge manage the case. This conference is discretionary and may be held shortly before the hearing to permit the pre-hearing resolution of any matter that would expedite the hearing itself.